Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Thirteen additional Grattix treatment boxes to reduce roof runoff pollutants in stormwater were added (40 total Grattix boxes installed).
• Stormwater sample results indicate that the stormwater strategy elements are markedly reducing copper and zinc concentrations at the Terminal 4 stormwater pond.
• Approximately 1.5 tons of biochar was put into service in 2019 to assist with metals removal from stormwater.
• Successfully put over 250 acres of brownfield property back into productive use.

Social Achievements

• Maintained average employee turnover rate under 10%.
• Successfully completed a port-wide effort to develop, test and implement the Business Continuity and Resiliency Plan for the port.
• Organized various public tours, lectures, and events engaging approximately 1,500 community members.
• Two female laborers, and a female operator were brought onboard in 2019 in the facilities department.

Governance Achievements

• Maintained excellent credit ratings.
• Received a third consecutive clean audit for the Port Facility Security Plan and Port Operations from the United States Coast Guard.
• Successfully negotiated with KeyBank to modify the terms of the ports $35,000,000 Credit Facility Agreement, resulting in cost savings.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Fluctuations in currency and the global economy impacted revenue.
• Need to improve efficiency of truck movements and reduce idling time to reduce emissions.
• Addressing long-term use of taxes for financial stability.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continued tonnage growth contributed to a 15.2% increase in operating revenue.
• Completed truck study to inform traffic planners and support funding for transportation corridor maintenance.
• Successfully approved a 1% tax increase to accelerate strategic initiatives.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Consideration of alternative fuels and vehicles prior to purchase; use of port materials for construction projects; partnership with Clark County to create a water truck fill station.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services; pursuit of renewable energy projects.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative’s G3 Guidelines

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Grattix stormwater treatment system

Awards & Recognition

• LEED Gold certification for Terminal 1 development plan.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Successfully hatched an estimated 60 purple martins (a record)
• Reduced paper consumption by 16%
• Switched the entire fleet of port-operated diesel equipment to renewable diesel in 2023, resulting in up to 65% lower greenhouse gas emissions
• Completed construction for Phases 1-3 of the rehabilitation of the Terminal 5 dock (Berth 17), which includes shore power capabilities and planned solar panels.

Social Achievements

• Maintained a low employee turnover rate (under 10%)
• Hosted the port’s largest ever Take Your Child to Work Day event
• Increased activity and followers across multiple social media platforms
• Successfully completed the United States Coast Guard security audit, including the first-ever cybersecurity audit.

Governance Achievements

• Received a 'No Deficiencies' report from the United States Coast Guard audit
• Maintained excellent credit ratings
• Received fourteen consecutive clean audits from the Washington State Auditor’s Office

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global trade impacts resulting in volume declines across much of the port’s maritime cargo portfolio
• Economic downturns impacting cargo volumes
• Lack of donor participation resulting in cancellation of the planned 2023 blood drive

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification of cargo and business lines
• Investments in infrastructure, transportation connections, and a highly skilled workforce
• Exploring alternative funding opportunities (grants, bonds)
• Partnering with the Red Cross to participate as a “feeder” blood drive to another larger organization’s drive in 2024

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Increased number of company records with diversity business certification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products; growth in renewable energy cargo

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative’s G3 Guidelines

Certifications: LEED Gold (AC Hotel by Marriott; Terminal 1 buildings)